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The New York Times calls Umbra Fisk "a trailblazer in the field of eco-advice columnists" and "the arch online sage of the new green age." Her latest passion: kale smoothies ... no, sorry, civic engagement, because getting political is the only way we'll get a planet that doesn't burn and a future that doesn't suck. Ask Umbra a question here.
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Can I recycle baby food pouches?
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk unpacks what you need to know about those popular, squishy containers of ready-to-eat kiddo treats.
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Here’s how to keep your sweaters lasting longer
Advice columnist Umbra Fisk pulls the wool from our eyes and tells us how to find high-quality knitwear and keep it looking good.
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How can I find a nontoxic playmat for my kid?
A mom wants her kid to be able to do gymnastics safely. Umbra tumbles onto the scene with suggestions.
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Help! There’s pesticide on my houseplant
A reader discovers that her new palm has been treated with a neonicotinoid. Advice columnist Umbra Fisk comes to the rescue.
